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A

Almond Pound Cake, Tried-and-True, 180–181

apples

     Apple-Tomato Soup, 148, 149

     Fresh Glazed Apple Cake, 50–52, 51, 53

     Golden Delicious Coleslaw, 4, 5

     Granny Beck’s Apple Butter, 47

     Slow-Cooked Applesauce, Pork Tenderloin with, 38–39

Asparagus Casserole, Mother’s Day, 118–120, 119

Asparagus Wrapped in Leaves, 150, 151

B

bacon

     Bacon, Lettuce, and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich with Garlic Mayo, 122–123, 123

     Cheddar Bacon Biscuits, 78–79, 79

     in Down-Home Rockefeller: Baked Oysters with Creamed Turnip Greens, 204, 204–206

     in Layered Salad, 6, 7

     in Maple Monte Cristo Sandwich, 210–211, 211

Baked Onion Rings with Hot Ranch Dip, 114–115, 115

bananas

     Big-Batch Banana Pudding, 89–90

     Debra’s Banana Ice Cream, 92, 93

     in Hummingbird Cake, 137–138, 138, 139

basil oil, about, 117

beef

     Country-Fried Steak and Milk Gravy, 37

     Manly Man Brunswick Stew, 16

     New Bride’s Vegetable Beef Soup, 10–11, 11

     Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak, 174–175, 175

     Sunday Pot Roast, 127

berries

     Berry Spicy Ketchup, Sweet Potato Oven Fries with, 157

     Blueberry Cornbread Cupcakes, 80, 80–81, 81

     Grilled Brioche with Warm Honey Strawberries, 130, 131

     Lazy Woman’s Strawberry Pie, 216, 217

     Strawberry Limeade, 187

biscuits

     Cheddar Bacon Biscuits, 78–79, 79

     Mama’s Chicken Biscuit Pie, 167–168, 169

     Maw Maw’s Biscuits, 44–46, 45

     in Southern Dressing and Gravy, 32–33

Black-Eyed Pea Puree, Crostini and, 104, 105

Black Walnut Cake, 182–184, 183

Blueberry Cornbread Cupcakes, 80, 80–81, 81

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, 158

butterscotch chips

     in Crazy Daisy’s Squares, 220, 221

     in Schlapp Happy Bars, 86, 87

C

Caesar’s Cousin’s Salad Bites, 143–144, 145

Cheddar Bacon Biscuits, 78–79, 79

cheese. see also cream cheese

     in Asparagus Wrapped in Leaves, 150, 151

     Cheddar Bacon Biscuits, 78–79, 79

     Coastal Carolina Shrimp and Cheddar Grit Cakes, 200, 201–202

     Collard Green Grilled Cheese, 68–69, 69

     Cookie Press Cheese Straws, 107, 108

     Creamy Smoked Mac and Cheese, 162–163, 163

     Fruit and Cheese Kebabs, 108, 109

     Grilled Watermelon with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto, 110, 111

     in Josh’s Chicken Alfredo, 164–165

     in Layered Salad, 6, 7

     in Maple Monte Cristo Sandwich, 210–211, 211

     in Mother’s Day Asparagus Casserole, 118–120, 119

     Papa’s Peaches and Cottage Cheese, 9

     Parmesan Baked Tomatoes, 153

     in Pineapple Casserole, 191

     Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese and Vanilla Honey, 176–177, 177

     Rosemary Ham and Brie Sandwiches with Plum Jus, 213–214

chicken

     Chicken and Hash Brown Casserole, 166

     Chicken and Herb White Pizza, 70–71

     Josh’s Chicken Alfredo, 164–165

     Kimberly’s Chicken and Dumplings, 30–31

     Make-Ahead Chicken and Rice, 27

     Mama’s Chicken Biscuit Pie, 167–168, 169

     in Manly Man Brunswick Stew, 16

     Simply Southern Fried Chicken, 24, 25, 26

     Slow-Cooker Chicken Quesadillas, 106

     in Southern Dressing and Gravy, 32–33

     in Three-Alarm Enchiladas, 72–73

chocolate

     Chocolate Cherry Cola Cake, 134–136, 135

     Chocolate Pudding, 219

     in Christmas Coffee Punch, 59

     in Crazy Daisy’s Squares, 220, 221

     in Girlfriend S’mores, 94

     in Schlapp Happy Bars, 86, 87

Christmas Coffee Punch, 59

citrus

     Citrus Cake with Lime Glaze, 82, 83–84

     Citrus Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, 146, 147

     Dreamsicle Punch, 225

     Strawberry Limeade, 187

     Sweet Orange Rolls, 178

Coastal Carolina Shrimp and Cheddar Grit Cakes, 200, 201–202

coconut

     in Crazy Daisy’s Squares, 220, 221

     Creamy Coconut Fruit Salad, 194–195, 195

     Friendly Coconut Pie, 88

     Grandmother’s Coconut Pudding, 56–58, 57

Coleslaw, Golden Delicious, 4, 5

Collard Green Grilled Cheese, 68–69, 69

Cookie Press Cheese Straws, 107, 108

corn

     Coastal Carolina Shrimp and Cheddar Grit Cakes, 200, 201–202

     Donna Schlapman’s Corn Casserole, 22–23

     Grilled Creamed Corn, 156

     Pepper Jelly-Buttered Corn Summer Spread, 154, 155

cornbread

     Blueberry Cornbread Cupcakes, 80, 80–81, 81

     Grandmother Burrell’s Mexican Cornbread, 40

     Hush Puppies, 42, 43

     in Southern Dressing and Gravy, 32–33

Country-Fried Steak and Milk Gravy, 37

Country Low Boil, 207–208, 209

Crabmeat Quiche, Vacation, 197–198, 199

Crazy Daisy’s Squares, 220, 221

cream cheese

     in Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, 8

     frosting for Black Walnut Cake, 182–184, 183

     frosting for Hummingbird Cake, 137–138, 138, 139

     in Slow-Cooker Chicken Quesadillas, 106

     in Southwest Tortilla Roll-Ups, 126

     in Vidalia Onion Dip, 102–103

Creamy Coconut Fruit Salad, 194–195, 195

Creamy Smoked Mac and Cheese, 162–163, 163

Crispy Trout Cakes, 203

Crostini and Black-Eyed Pea Puree, 104, 105

cucumber

     Cucumber and Mint Soup, 112

     Cucumber and Tomato Salad, 66, 66, 67

     Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, 8

D

Dates, Kale Salad with, 192, 193

Debra’s Banana Ice Cream, 92, 93

Donna Schlapman’s Corn Casserole, 22–23

Donna’s Spaghetti Casserole with Fennel, 160, 161

Down-Home Rockefeller: Baked Oysters with Creamed Turnip Greens, 204, 204–206

Dreamsicle Punch, 225

E

eggs

     Ham Hash Browns and Baked Eggs, 124–125

     Paula’s House Full of Folks Breakfast Casserole, 214–215

     Vacation Crabmeat Quiche, 197–198, 199

evaporated milk, about, 58

F

Figs with Goat Cheese and Vanilla Honey, Roasted, 176–177, 177

fish/seafood

     Coastal Carolina Shrimp and Cheddar Grit Cakes, 200, 201–202

     in Country Low Boil, 207–208, 209

     Crispy Trout Cakes, 203

     Down-Home Rockefeller: Baked Oysters with Creamed Turnip Greens, 204, 204–206

     Oysters with Peach Mignonette, 99

     Vacation Crabmeat Quiche, 197–198, 199

Fresh Glazed Apple Cake, 50–52, 51, 53

Friendly Coconut Pie, 88

Fruit and Cheese Kebabs, 108, 109

fruits. see citrus; individual names of fruits

G

Georgia Peach Salsa, 64, 65

Girlfriend S’mores, 94

Golden Delicious Coleslaw, 4, 5

Gram’s Sheet Cake, 54–55

Grandmother Burrell’s Mexican Cornbread, 40

Grandmother’s Coconut Pudding, 56–58, 57

Granny Beck’s Apple Butter, 47

greens

     Collard Green Grilled Cheese, 68–69, 69

     Down-Home Rockefeller: Baked Oysters with Creamed Turnip Greens, 204, 204–206

Grilled Brioche with Warm Honey Strawberries, 130, 131

Grilled Creamed Corn, 156

Grilled Watermelon with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto, 110, 111

H

ham

     Grilled Watermelon with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto, 110, 111

     Ham Hash Browns and Baked Eggs, 124–125

     Rosemary Ham and Brie Sandwiches with Plum Jus, 213–214

Happy, Happy Grilled Turkey Burgers with Maple Caramelized Onions, 170, 171–172

Homemade Tomato Sauce, 159

Hummingbird Cake, 137–138, 138, 139

Hush Puppies, 42, 43

I

Ice Cream, Debra’s Banana, 92, 93

J

Josh’s Chicken Alfredo, 164–165

K

Kale Salad with Dates, 192, 193

Kimberly’s Chicken and Dumplings, 30–31

L

Layered Salad, 6, 7

Lazy Woman’s Strawberry Pie, 216, 217

limes. see also citrus

     Citrus Cake with Lime Glaze, 82, 83–84

     in Georgia Peach Salsa, 64, 65

     lemon-lime soda in Dreamsicle Punch, 225

     Strawberry Limeade, 187

Linda’s Potato Soup, 14, 15

M

Mac and Cheese, Creamy Smoked, 162–163, 163

Make-Ahead Chicken and Rice, 27

Mama’s Chicken Biscuit Pie, 167–168, 169

Mama’s Tea Cakes, 132–133, 133

Manly Man Brunswick Stew, 16

Maple Monte Cristo Sandwich, 210–211, 211

marshmallows/marshmallow crème

     Big-Batch Banana Pudding, 89–90

     Chocolate Cherry Cola Cake, 134–136, 135

     Creamy Coconut Fruit Salad, 194–195, 195

     Girlfriend S’mores, 94

     Sweet Potato Casserole, 196

Maw Maw’s Biscuits, 44–46, 45

Mother’s Day Asparagus Casserole, 118–120, 119

mushrooms

     in Josh’s Chicken Alfredo, 164–165

     Mushroom Bisque, 113

     Pecan-Stuffed Mushrooms, 100, 101

N

New Bride’s Vegetable Beef Soup, 10–11, 11

nuts. see also peanuts

     Black Walnut Cake, 182–184, 183

     in Crazy Daisy’s Squares, 220, 221

     in Fresh Glazed Apple Cake, 50–52, 51, 53

     in Hummingbird Cake, 137–138, 138, 139

     in Kale Salad with Dates, 192, 193

     in Papa’s Peaches and Cottage Cheese, 9

     Pecan-Stuffed Mushrooms, 100, 101

     Tried-and-True Almond Pound Cake, 180–181

     in Turkey Meatballs, 128, 129

     Vinegar Pecan Pie, 48, 49

O

Okra Hash, 20, 21

onions

     Baked Onion Rings with Hot Ranch Dip, 114–115, 115

     Happy, Happy Grilled Turkey Burgers with Maple Caramelized Onions, 170, 171–172

     Vidalia Onion Dip, 102–103

oranges. see also citrus

     mandarin oranges in Creamy Coconut Fruit Salad, 194–195, 195

     orange sherbet in Dreamsicle Punch, 225

     Sweet Orange Rolls, 178

oysters

     Down-Home Rockefeller: Baked Oysters with Creamed Turnip Greens, 204, 204–206

     Oysters with Peach Mignonette, 99

P

Papa’s Peaches and Cottage Cheese, 9

Parmesan Baked Tomatoes, 153

Paula’s House Full of Folks Breakfast Casserole, 214–215

peaches

     Georgia Peach Salsa, 64, 65

     Oysters with Peach Mignonette, 99

     Papa’s Peaches and Cottage Cheese, 9

     Peach-Roasted Turkey, 34–36, 35

peanuts

     Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip, 152

     Simply Southern Boiled Nuts, 63

pecans

     in Crazy Daisy’s Squares, 220, 221

     in Fresh Glazed Apple Cake, 50–52, 51, 53

     in Hummingbird Cake, 137–138, 138, 139

     in Kale Salad with Dates, 192, 193

     in Papa’s Peaches and Cottage Cheese, 9

     Pecan-Stuffed Mushrooms, 100, 101

     in Turkey Meatballs, 128, 129

     Vinegar Pecan Pie, 48, 49

Pepper Jelly-Buttered Corn Summer Spread, 154, 155

pineapple

     in Hummingbird Cake, 137–138, 138, 139

     Pineapple Casserole, 191

Pizza, Chicken and Herb White, 70–71

Plum Jus, 214

pork. see also bacon; ham

     Pork Tenderloin with Slow-Cooked Applesauce, 38–39

     Rosemary Pork Chops, 74, 75

     sausage in Country Low Boil, 207–208, 209

     sausage in Paula’s House Full of Folks Breakfast Casserole, 214–215

potatoes

     Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, 158

     Ham Hash Browns and Baked Eggs, 124–125

     Linda’s Potato Soup, 14, 15

Pot Roast, Sunday, 127

Prosciutto, Grilled Watermelon with Goat Cheese and, 110, 111

pudding

     Big-Batch Banana Pudding, 89–90

     Chocolate Pudding, 219

     Grandmother’s Coconut Pudding, 56–58, 57

R

Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese and Vanilla Honey, 176–177, 177

Roasted Tomatoes with Rosemary and Garlic, 116, 117

Rolls, Sweet Orange, 178

rosemary

     in Peach-Roasted Turkey, 34–36, 35

     in Pork Tenderloin with Slow-Cooked Applesauce, 38–39

     Roasted Tomatoes with Rosemary and Garlic, 116, 117

     Rosemary Ham and Brie Sandwiches with Plum Jus, 213–214

     Rosemary Pork Chops, 74, 75

Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak, 174–175, 175

Russian Tea, 95

S

Schlapp Happy Bars, 86, 87

seafood. see fish/seafood

Sheet Cake, Gram’s, 54–55

shrimp

     Coastal Carolina Shrimp and Cheddar Grit Cakes, 200, 201–202

     Country Low Boil, 207–208, 209

Simply Southern Boiled Peanuts, 63

Simply Southern Fried Chicken, 24, 25, 26

Skinny Southern Sweet Tea, 226

Slow-Cooker Chicken Quesadillas, 106

S’mores, Girlfriend, 94

sour cream, about, 194

Southern Dressing and Gravy, 32–33

Southwest Tortilla Roll-Ups, 126

Spaghetti Casserole with Fennel, Donna’s, 160, 161

spicy dishes

     Baked Onion Rings with Hot Ranch Dip, 114–115, 115

     Georgia Peach Salsa, 64, 65

     Grandmother Burrell’s Mexican Cornbread, 40

     Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak, 174–175, 175

     Simply Southern Boiled Nuts as, 63

     Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Berry Spicy Ketchup, 157

     Three-Alarm Enchiladas, 72–73

Squash, Stewed Summer, 19

steak. see also beef

     Country-Fried Steak and Milk Gravy, 37

     Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak, 174–175, 175

Stewed Summer Squash, 19

strawberries

     Grilled Brioche with Warm Honey Strawberries, 130, 131

     Lazy Woman’s Strawberry Pie, 216, 217

     Strawberry Limeade, 187

Sunday Pot Roast, 127

Sweet Orange Rolls, 178

sweet potatoes

     in Okra Hash, 20, 21

     Sweet Potato Casserole, 196

     Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Berry Spicy Ketchup, 157

T

tea

     Russian Tea, 95

     Skinny Southern Sweet Tea, 226

Tea Cakes, Mama’s, 132–133, 133

Tea Sandwiches, Cucumber, 8

Three-Alarm Enchiladas, 72–73

tomatoes

     Apple-Tomato Soup, 148, 149

     Bacon, Lettuce, and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich with Garlic Mayo, 122–123, 123

     Cucumber and Tomato Salad, 66, 66, 67

     Homemade Tomato Sauce, 159

     Parmesan Baked Tomatoes, 153

     Roasted Tomatoes with Rosemary and Garlic, 116, 117

Tried-and-True Almond Pound Cake, 180–181

Trout Cakes, Crispy, 203

turkey

     Happy, Happy Grilled Turkey Burgers with Maple Caramelized Onions, 170, 171–172

     Peach-Roasted Turkey, 34–36, 35

     Turkey Meatballs, 128, 129

V

Vacation Crabmeat Quiche, 197–198, 199

vanilla

     Gram’s Sheet Cake, 54–55

     Grilled Brioche with Warm Honey Strawberries, 130, 131

     Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese and Vanilla Honey, 176–177, 177

     vanilla sea salt, 110

Vegetable Beef Soup, New Bride’s, 10–11, 11

Vidalia Onion Dip, 102–103

vinegar, about, 110

Vinegar Pecan Pie, 48, 49

W

White Pizza, Chicken and Herb, 70–71